Certified Nursing Assistant – Catered Living Center, Charter House Senior Living – CNA

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Charter House is Mayo Clinic’s retirement community in downtown Rochester, Minnesota, serving older adults in Assisted Living and Short-Term Rehabilitation Centers. The community provides a safe, caring, and engaging environment where residents’ needs come first.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide and assist with direct and indirect resident care. You will help residents with activities of daily living and promote their highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The role includes cross-training to float to other areas of Charter House. Availability for varied hours, including days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends, with rotating days off is required.

The position offers self-scheduling, interdisciplinary teamwork, around-the-clock staffing, and access to Mayo Clinic career development and benefits. A $2,500 hiring incentive is available for eligible external candidates hired through November 30, 2026; internal Mayo Clinic employees are not eligible. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Visa sponsorship is not available, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

• Be listed on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Attend all required orientation sessions: Mayo Clinic Orientation on the start date from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., followed by seven weekdays of Charter House orientation and training from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Work varied hours that may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends, with rotating days off.
• Submit a CV or resume and cover letter with the application.
• Internal candidates must submit their three most recent performance appraisals.
• Internal candidates who have not met their current department’s one- or two-year commitment must submit an early release from their current supervisor.
• International degree holders must provide a detailed U.S. degree-equivalency evaluation from an organization listed as a member of NACES or AICE.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with the geriatric population.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and human relations skills for interacting with residents and staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations and stress.

Responsibilities

• Provide and assist with direct and indirect resident care.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Promote residents’ highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Maintain awareness of state and federal regulations.
• Provide direct care in a timely manner.
• Interact politely and professionally with residents, family members, visitors, and staff.
• Cross-train to float to other areas of Charter House.

Benefits

• Self-scheduling to support work-life balance.
• Mayo Clinic Career Investment Program, including tuition assistance, certifications, and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Adoption assistance.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• $2,500 hiring incentive for eligible external candidates hired through November 30, 2026.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed